And alsoThe Fairmont's famous gingerbread house. If inhaling the spice-scented air isn't enough holiday charm for you, the decorations in the lobby aren't too shabby either.

And also The Fairmont's famous gingerbread house. If inhaling the spice-scented air isn't enough holiday charm for you, the decorations in the lobby aren't too shabby either.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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If you’re in the mood
to walk, check out one of the many walking tours available around the city like
the one at The Japanese Garden. The tour is free and if you arrive on a Monday
or Wednesday before 9:30 a.m. you can avoid paying the entry fee of $6 for
adults and $8 for nonresidents. The Japanese Tea Garden tour will take you
through their five-acre garden. For their next scheduled tour, check out their calendar
here. less

If you’re in the mood
to walk, check out one of the many walking tours available around the city like
the one at The Japanese Garden. The tour is free and if you arrive on a Monday
or Wednesday before 9:30 ... more

Photo: Kat Wade, The Chronicle

If you’re in the mood
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Wildmer-World at 3671 Chelsea Ct. in Pleasanton will host its annual Christmas displays starting December 1 through December 31. But if you can’t wait that long, there will be a sneak preview to re-test their lighting and setup this November 28 and 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. less

Wildmer-World at 3671 Chelsea Ct. in Pleasanton will host its annual Christmas displays starting December 1 through December 31. But if you can’t wait that long, there will be a sneak preview to re-test their ... more

Local holiday displays can be found all over the Bay Area, and one that has stood apart from the crowd is the Mickey Mouse Christmas House in San Rafael. Three generations of the Mize family have helped set up their decorations that take nearly a month to arrange. Disney memorabilia can be seen dispersed throughout the property. The display's will open on December 6 and will be on through December 27. Their nightly hours will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. less

Local holiday displays can be found all over the Bay Area, and one that has stood apart from the crowd is the Mickey Mouse Christmas House in San Rafael. Three generations of the Mize family have helped set up ... more

Local holiday displays can be found all over the Bay Area, and one... Photo-7196951.121237 - SFGate

Hauling in and decorating a tree may take a little extra effort, but the payoff lasts all month long (or longer if you're one of those people that doesn't throw out your tree until most of the needles have fallen off). Here are local places where you can cut down your own tree. less

Hauling in and decorating a tree may take a little extra effort, but the payoff lasts all month long (or longer if you're one of those people that doesn't throw out your tree until most of the needles have ... more

Photo: Lea Suzuki, SFC

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If the thought of chopping down your own is too much, let the Guardsmen do it for you at their annual Fort Mason Christmas Tree Lot. They'll also tie it up and secure it to your car.

If the thought of chopping down your own is too much, let the Guardsmen do it for you at their annual Fort Mason Christmas Tree Lot. They'll also tie it up and secure it to your car.

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San Francisco knows how to celebrate Christmas and you can spot many decorative sites around the city, like in the Financial District. The plaza outside 101 California St. Cascading poinsettias has annual Christmas displays. less

San Francisco knows how to celebrate Christmas and you can spot many decorative sites around the city, like in the Financial District. The plaza outside 101 California St. Cascading poinsettias has annual ... more

Photo: John King, The Chronicle

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Danville will host their tree lighting event, where they will light a 350-year-old Oak tree. The event will last between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Danville will host their tree lighting event, where they will light a 350-year-old Oak tree. The event will last between 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Danville will host their tree lighting event, where they will light... Photo-2383144.121237 - SFGate

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Check out one of the oldest lighted holiday boat parade on December 11 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Fisherman's Warf. More than 60 boats are anticipated to display their holiday themed lights as they sail through the waterfront. less

Check out one of the oldest lighted holiday boat parade on December 11 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Fisherman's Warf. More than 60 boats are anticipated to display their holiday themed lights as they sail ... more

Photo: Lance Iversen, SFC

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Fun, free and affordable things to do around San Francisco this holiday season